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Malahide Castle & Gardens
Castle4.6 · 16 6874.4 · 2 758≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~16 €
A magnificent 12th-century medieval fortress in the coastal village of Malahide north of Dublin, held by the Talbot family for nearly eight centuries. Guided tours reveal historic reception rooms with Jacobean oak panelling, period furniture, and portraits on loan from the National Gallery of Ireland. The 260-acre demesne features Lord Talbot's walled botanical gardens, a tropical Butterfly House, and a magical woodland Fairy Trail.
Highlights
- Historic Anglo-Norman fortress inhabited by the Talbots for 800 years
- Oak Room and Great Hall with National Gallery portraits
- Talbot Botanical Gardens showcasing rare Southern Hemisphere flora
- Cambridge Glasshouse hosting a vibrant tropical Butterfly House
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:30 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Wed | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Thu | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 17:30 |
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